Magnetic Cable Packs Lightning, MicroUSB and USB-C Tips

Here’s one cord to rule them all. This Magnetic 3-in-1 Charging Cable works with Apple Lightning, micro USB, and USB-C connections on the same cable. Moreover, the nylon-braided material is tough enough to withstand years of being stepped on and tossed in backpacks – you won’t notice the same wear-and-tear you’d see on other cables.

Keep an eye on the charging process with the LED indicator light, which lets you know when the charge is done. The interchangeable magnetic tips make it easy to switch between devices, and help provide a secure connection to your devices. Try the Magnetic 3-in-1 Charging Cable – it’s on sale for just $12.99 in the Technabob Shop.

Grab Two 10-Foot Micro USB Cables for Just $15!

If you’ve ever found yourself sitting on the floor by an airport outlet waiting for your gadgets to charge up, these cables should keep you from ever having to experience that humiliation again.

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These extra-long USB to Micro USB cables measure 10-feet-long each, but take up very little space and won’t tangle thanks to their flat cable design. They work with any device that uses Micro USB to charge, which includes the vast majority of Android smartphones and tablets.

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You can grab a pair of them for just $14.99(USD) – that’s 40% off the MSRP over at the Technabob Shop now.

Sync, Charge and Read

The Micro USB Cable and Lightning Adaptor (Card Reader) is a sync & charge cable that features a micro and lightning connector along with a two-in-one with card reading functionality. Sounds complicated? Let me break it down for you … it’s a Micro USB Cable and a Lightening Adaptor and it features a slot that reads micro SD cards. So while it reads the card, it also transmits the information to the device it is hooked up to, for example your phone or desktop! Super cool innovation!

The Micro USB Cable & Lightning Adaptor with Card Reader is a 2014 Red Dot Award: Design Concept winner!

Designers: Duan Seaman & Liang Zhijun

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Sync, Charge and Read

The Micro USB Cable and Lightning Adaptor (Card Reader) is a sync & charge cable that features a micro and lightning connector along with a two-in-one with card reading functionality. Sounds complicated? Let me break it down for you … it’s a Micro USB Cable and a Lightening Adaptor and it features a slot that reads micro SD cards. So while it reads the card, it also transmits the information to the device it is hooked up to, for example your phone or desktop! Super cool innovation!

The Micro USB Cable & Lightning Adaptor with Card Reader is a 2014 Red Dot Award: Design Concept winner!

Designers: Duan Seaman & Liang Zhijun

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Yanko Design
Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world!
Shop CKIE - We are more than just concepts. See what's hot at the CKIE store by Yanko Design!
(Sync, Charge and Read was originally posted on Yanko Design)

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  1. Sync Into Your Seat
  2. Digital and Analog, Perfectly in Sync for the Clock Which has Captured My Heart
  3. I Can Read Your Language







Leef’s Bridge USB flash drive lets you share files between your smartphone and computer

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Sharing files between devices using the cloud is fine, but California firm Leef Technology believes it has a more direct approach: a USB key. Aptly named Bridge, the flash drive lets you copy files from any Android 4.0 or higher device with a micro-USB connector, then transfer them to your Mac or PC by popping out the larger end. It's similar to the micro-USB OTG dongles we've seen at Computex earlier this year, despite the difference in design. You can nab the double-ended peripheral in either 16GB ($18) or 32GB ($28) from Amazon or Leef's website (at the source), and a 64GB GB version will be out in July. Who knows -- maybe that'll finally put an end to the cat video and selfie clutter on your cloud service.

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ChargeCard now shipping with micro-USB connector, we go hands-on

ChargeCard ships wallet cable with microUSB connector, we go handson

Sure, we own dozens of micro-USB cables, but we don't always have one with us when we need to charge up smartphones, cameras, e-readers and countless other devices. That's why we're happy to get behind this wallet-sized cable, coined ChargeCard. We had a chance to check out the Apple dock connector flavor in March, and now the Kickstarter-backed company is shipping its micro-USB version, supporting power and data transfer with just about any USB-equipped gadget. Micro-USB seems to be the accepted standard these days, so the $25 ChargeCard is a reasonable investment. It is indeed thin and light enough to fit comfortably in your wallet, but it will add some heft, and may be an unwelcome addition to already packed vessels.

The device includes a fixed micro-USB connector and a pop-out flexible cable to plug into your computer or another power source. Unfortunately, the cable is not designed to be reversed, so depending on how it fits into your smartphone, the handset may need to face down. We experienced this issue with a MacBook Air and Samsung Galaxy Note II -- you can force the flexible cable to twist into the necessary position, but it appears to cause quite a bit of tension, and our ChargeCard was visibly damaged after just a few minutes of use. Otherwise, our quick test went off without a hitch, and you shouldn't expect to run into any problems, assuming your smartphone's orientation is a non-issue. The card has already begun shipping -- if you backed the project on Kickstarter, expect your ChargeCard to arrive this week. If you haven't placed a pre-order, you can pick one up at the source link below.

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Apple appeases European lawmakers with Lightning-to-microUSB adapter

Apple appeases the EU, announces Europeonly Lightning to microUSB adapterWe do love products that only exist to circumvent the finer points of legislation (hello there, Aston Martin Cygnet), but even better are the ones that actually serve a purpose. To comply with the European Commission's insistence that all smartphones must have a microUSB connector, Apple is putting out a Euro-specific adapter for its new Lightning standard. It's turned up in the UK and French stores so far, setting you back £15 / €19 ($25) -- and we imagine it won't be long before some entrepreneurial soul starts buying them in bulk to sell to microUSB users Stateside.

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VESA’s Mobility DisplayPort standard links smartphones to PC displays, jabs MHL

VESA's Mobility DisplayPort standard links smartphones to PC displays, jabs MHL

If you own a modern Android smartphone, there's a reasonable chance you're familiar with MHL for video out to a TV. The format saves the trouble of adding an extra port, but it's really only intended for HDMI-based destinations and occasionally runs into compatibility issues. VESA is hoping to settle all that with its newly available Mobility DisplayPort standard, or MyDP. Existing micro-USB ports will still serve as the output, but you'll have the option of plugging into DVI or VGA displays with the right adapter, in addition to HDMI and full-size DisplayPort. Picture connecting to an older projector and you'll see why that might make sense. The new spec will charge up your device like with MHL, but it also has about 1Mbps of bandwidth for input, such as keyboards and trackpads in some future lapdock. Video still tops out at 1080p and 60Hz, so there's no hooking into a 4K display here. The real advantage, for many, is simply in having a broadly-adopted standard in the first place: VESA backing sees 180 companies tacitly endorsing the idea, producing a big improvement over the patchwork results that we've seen from MHL's much smaller alliance. The chief obstacle is the wait for the first smartphones, Ultrabooks and tablets with MyDP, which could be months or more away.

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iLuv DualJack Cable Works with Both iOS and Micro-USB Devices

We’ve already seen a charge and sync cable that works exactly the same way as this one. But if you’re not confident about the quality or the retailer of that other cable then yes, you will love DualJack. It contains two charging heads – one for iOS and one for micro-USB devices.

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Here’s a demo video in case you just can’t fathom how the cable works:

You can order the DualJack from iLuv for $30 (USD). It also has a second variant that pairs the iOS connector with Samsung’s proprietary connector.

[via Gear Diary]